Conclusions and Recognition
Wow — Ultra Products is three-for-three with their new Andyson built power supplies! All three units feature high efficiency, solid outputs, and quiet operation along with active power factor correction and great looks. Add to that Ultra’s Lifetime Warranty, and you have three very appealing power supplies.
The higher output X-Pro 800W and X-Finity 800W units had the lowest AC ripple content of any power supply I have tested to date. They both feature aluminum enclosures with dual 80mm cooling fans that continue running for a few minutes after the PC is switched off. They are also one of the few power supplies I have tested that use two output transformers. While they could use a few more connectors, these power supplies are well suited for workstation/server class operations.
The Ultra X-Pro EE 600W high efficiency unit is sure to appeal to PC enthusiasts and gamers alike. Unlike most PC power supplies, it features a single, high capacity +12V rail so you don’t have to worry about overloading an individual +12V output because of the way your particular PC is configured. Rock-solid voltage regulation, high efficiency, quiet operation, and a black-chrome finish with sleeved cables make this unit a perfect match for the majority of users — highly recommended!
Ultra X-Pro EE 600W $129.00 MSRP ($109 typical street price)
Ultra X-Pro 800W $199.00 MSRP ($179 typical street price)
Ultra X-Finity 800W $199.00 MSRP ($179 typical street price)
Ultra X-Pro EE 600W Strengths:
- Exceptionally solid, stable voltages
- Excellent build quality with industrial grade components
- Single, high capacity +12V output up to 36A
- High efficiency (greater than 80%)
- Quiet operation, virtually silent at lower power levels
- Active PFC and Universal AC input
- Black-chrome finish with sleeved cables
- Backed by Ultra’s Life Time warranty
Weaknesses
- None that I can think of…
Ultra X-Pro 800W Strengths:
- Up to 800W continuous output
- Exceptionally low AC ripple
- Excellent build quality with dual transformer design
- Quad +12V outputs — up to 55A (660W)
- Quiet operation (at lower power levels)
- Active PFC and Universal AC input
- Aluminum housing with sleeved cables
- Backed by Ultra’s Life Time warranty
Weaknesses
- Needs additional connectors: (2) PCI-E and (1) +12V EPS please
Ultra X-Finity 800W Strengths:
- Up to 800W continuous output
- Exceptionally low AC ripple
- Excellent build quality with dual transformer design
- Quad +12V outputs — up to 55A (660W)
- Quiet operation (at lower power levels)
- Active PFC and Universal AC input
- Aluminum housing with flat FlexForce cables
- Backed by Ultra’s Life Time warranty
Weaknesses
- Needs additional connectors: (2) PCI-E and (1) +12V EPS
For outstanding performance and features, the Ultra X-Pro EE 600W power supply earns the PCPerspective Editor’s Choice Award.
Ultra X-Pro EE 600W PSU
I would like to thank our friends at Ultra Products for sending us the three power supplies to review — thanks Jon!
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